1973 was the one of first years that vacuum servo brakes where fitted to the VW Type 2. The front brakes are discs and rear are drums. The ICE provided the vacuum to power the servo, with that gone an alternative source is required. Some research around the usual suspects and talking to David, a nice quiet solution is being provided by EV Source (http://www.evsource.com/tls_braking_system.php)

Installation manual (external link to evsource website)

http://www.evsource.com/datasheets/braking_system/vacuum_kit.pdf

Installation location will be the spare battery tray in the engine compartment, nice amount of space to put the compressor and reservoir tank.

Vacuum pump installed

Upgraded front brakes

Rear brakes – completely rebuilt

!!!Journal entries

2009 07 31 – Ordered kit from EV Source (see Links)

2010 01 17 – New rear drums fitted

2010 03 30 – E brake finally fixed